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Monday, May 26, 2008

Resources for Dealing With Abuse or Domestic Violence From a Christian Perspective

The four books listed below, are written by authors who have experienced domestic violence and/or abuse and have survived, by the grace of God, to share the stories of their personal journey's out of the minefield of abuse.

These books are complimentary to one another covering a number of scenarios within the "Abuse/domestic violence among Christians" arena. Together they provide well rounded, detailed counsel in advising not only battered and abused Christian Women, but also Christian leaders and individuals in responding confidently, compassionately, and biblically when domestic violence or abuse strikes within their spheres of influence.

Woman Submit! Christians & Domestic Violence, is for anyone experiencing domestic violence or marital
abuse. It is also for those they are most likely to turn to for help—family,
friends, pastors, etc.... The Christian woman whose spirit is being crushed and
life possibly endangered by domestic violence is faced with a unique burden,
and she needs straight answers—not unrealistic expectations or clichéd,
stereotypical platitudes. In this book, she will get straight answers, clear
scriptural direction, and some tough challenges from one who has been there but
is there no longer.Buy the Book Save a Life

Would the REAL CHURCH Please Stand Up!, by formerly battered Christian wife, Susan Greenfield, is a detailed challenge to all Christians in responding biblically when the issue of abuse and domestic violence among Christians presents itself up close and personally at the local church. click here for more info

Another excellent resource is Waneta Dawn's, Behind the Hedge.

In this fictional account of an abusive marriage within a Christian home, Waneta Dawn has done an amazing job of exploring the dynamics of such a relationship, and the destructive effects of it on the entire family. It is written with God given insight, sensitivity, and compassion.

The story is a page turner and portrays biblical guidance for women experiencing abuse that has not yet escalated into physical violence. click here for more info

Pastor and founder of Hungry Hearts Ministries, Jocelyn Andersen is the author of, Woman Submit! Christians & Domestic Violence, For more information about all her books, visit her author page at amazon.com/author/jocelynandersen

I ran across the book "Would the Real Church Please Stand Up" on your blog. I have found commercials on YouTube for it, but I was wondering if the author does any speaking engagements. I have tried calling the number in the back of the book and emailing her but I get no response from either.